Student Handbook
This is the student handbook for Raymond J. Fisher Middle School for the school year of 2019-2020. You may download a PDF of the handbook or review this web page version.
Attendance Office Policies |
Attendance ProceduresStudents are required by state law to attend school punctually and regularly; therefore, all absences are subject to verification by school officials. Verification of absences can be accepted only from the legal parent/guardian. On the day that a student is not going to be in school, a parent/guardian must call the attendance office at 408-335-2385 or email rjfattendance@lgusd.org by 10:00 am to notify the attendance personnel of the absence. If a parent does not call that day, an attempt will be made by the school to contact the parent during the day of the absence. Students who require excuses from P.E. after an absence must have a written note from a parent/guardian that is valid for up to 2 days and/or doctor after 2 days. In order to participate in any extra curricular or co-curricular activities, students must attend a minimum of 50% of the school day.
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General Resources |
Back to School NightThe Wednesday Flyer will have details about date and time for this event. Teachers will describe programs, what is taught, how homework is assigned, and how progress is reported. We urge all parents to attend.
Homework PolicyHomework contributes toward building responsibility, self-discipline and lifelong learning habits. It is the intention of the Fisher Middle School staff to assign relevant, challenging and meaningful homework assignments that reinforce classroom learning objectives. As appropriate, homework grades are modified based on students' individual needs (i.e. IEP, 504 Plans).
The main purposes generally associated with homework are as follows:
The Fisher staff has adopted a School-Wide Homework Policy in order to reinforce the goals above, provide consistency in implementation, and to encourage student responsibility for homework completion. The Fisher Homework Policy can be found on the Fisher website at www.rjfisher.lgusd.org.
Grade Progress ReportsFisher Middle School notifies students and parents with periodic grade progress reports. Progress reports are emailed home at the middle (4½ weeks) of each quarter. Parents can also access student grades through PowerSchool on the Fisher website at www.rjfisher.lgusd.org. You will need your child's username and password to access the information; this is mailed to you in the first progress report of the school year. It is recommended that parents check in PowerSchool on a regular basis.
The school year is divided into two semesters. Each semester is comprised of two nine-week quarters. A report card is issued at the end of each quarter. Grades will be mailed at the end of the each quarter. The semester grades are the grades used to determine promotion and retention. The semester grade will be a summary or averaging of a student's performance for the entire eighteen-week (two quarter) grading period. An exception to this rule is that sixth graders will not receive semester grades for their exploratory classes. Therefore, these grades will not be used for promotion/retention purposes.
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School Policies |
Library Books/Text Books/Loaner ChromebooksLibrary books, textbooks, and loaner Chromebooks are property of the school district and are provided on a loan basis. A class set of textbooks will remain in each classroom, and all students will be given textbooks to take home and leave at home to reduce the load carried by students in backpacks. Students must return the same books they were issued. All items checked out to students must be returned in good condition, and lost or damaged items must be replaced in order to participate in end of school year activities such as Great America, 8th grade celebration, school carnival, yearbook distribution, etc…
Student visitors generally are not permitted on campus because of liability issues as well as the interruption to classroom activities and disruption of the usual routine in the classroom and on campus. Only visitors who have received proper, administrative, preapproval in advance are to be considered guests. All visitors MUST check in at the office.
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Events & Activities |
ActivitiesLife at Fisher is not confined only to the classroom. Through the combined efforts of teachers, students, and parents, there are activities provided for students of all grade levels. In order for students to attend one of these functions, they must attend a minimum of 50% of the school day.
This program, offering learning opportunities for students to volunteer in their community, is a component of our efforts to build developmental assets for students. Supervision of group activities and recognition for students are integral parts of the program. To support their efforts and recognize their service, students who have completed 60 hours of community service will receive a special seal on their diploma upon graduation. Community service opportunities may be listed on Fisher's website and in the Fisher Wednesday Flyer. Community service completion forms are available in the office, must be signed by a supervisor, and then placed in the Community Service box in the main office. Volunteers track hours for three years at Fisher Middle School. Community service guidelines and forms are also available on Fisher's website at www.rjfisher.lgusd.org.
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